City says unofficial results show Greeley voters rejected 0.6% sales tax increase

Greeley voters rejected Ballot Measure 2F, a 0.6% sales and use tax increase that excluded grocery food, by 19,159 votes to 8,229 in the Nov. 3 election, according to unofficial results reported by the City of Greeley.

The City of Greeley estimated the measure would have generated about $20 million in its first year. Without the new revenue, the city will not receive the funding proposed through Measure 2F.

The city will need to continue directing the majority of Quality of Life and Food Tax revenues to payments related to the Civic Campus and West Greeley Catalyst projects, it said. Less funding will be available for other capital improvement needs, including parks, recreation facilities and maintenance, the city said.

The proposed revenue was to support the Downtown Civic Campus, the West Greeley Catalyst Project, recreation, cultural and service facilities, and parks and outdoor spaces.

The West Greeley Catalyst project remains paused while the city works to identify a financial partner. City staff will continue to evaluate available options and provide updates as that work progresses.

"Without the additional revenue proposed in Measure 2F, the City must make difficult choices about the timing and scope of capital projects, including needed maintenance on our parks and facilities," City Manager Brian McBroom said.

City staff will review the impacts of the election outcome as part of the city's financial planning and capital improvement process. The city will share updates with the community during future City Council meetings and work sessions.

"We respect the decision of Greeley voters," Mayor Dall Hall said. "Our focus now is to make responsible choices, meet the City's commitments and be clear with the community about the tradeoffs ahead."